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 ST. VINCENT & THE GRENADINES
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St. Vincent is a volcanic
island of the Lesser Antilles,
in the eastern Caribbean,
separated from Grenada by a
chain of some 600 small
islands known as the
Grenadines, the northern
islands of which form the
other part of the country. The
climate is tropical, with very
heavy rain in the mountains.
The volcano, Soufriere
(1234m), is active and its
last eruption was in 1979.
Farming is the main occupation
on the island. Bananas for the
United Kingdom are the main
export, and it is the world's
leading producer of arrowroot
starch.

Area (Sq. Km.): 388

Population: 113,950

Capital: Kingstown

Language:
English

Religion:
Christian

Government Type:
Constitutional monarchy

Currency:
East Caribbean dollar

High Commission:
10 Kensington Court
London
W8 5DL
0171-937-9522

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Foreign Office Advice:

Normal care and precautions
should be taken.

For more information ring:

 Foreign Office Travel Unit

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